How to make chalkboard labels

This idea is super simple. So simple that I almost didn’t post about how to make chalkboard labels. It almost seemed too easy. But, it’s kinda genius. I love chalkboards in almost every form. And I really like those removable chalkboard stickers, but they do lose their staying power after a while – and I was looking for a more permanent solution. Wanna see? Well let’s get to gettin’!

You’ll need:

Kryon chalkboard spray paint

some blank mailing labels (I like the larger ones)

some sort of tape – packing tape, masking tape or painter’s tape

cardboard for a base (I used the side of an old box) Tape a sheet of labels to the cardboard

Use Krylon chalkboard paint to spray several light layers of paint on the labels. Then peel off the tape, along with the outer edge of the label sheet (if your labels have them). Now let them dry. You can use them as is, or use a punch to create shapes out of them.You could use them on jars, boxes, or even buckets. No matter where you put them, if you use good quality labels then they’re not going anywhere. See – just so simple

*Krylon supplied me with the paint for this project (and others to come). But, it should come as no surprise that I prefer this brand, I’ve been chanting “Krylon Rocks!” for years now

Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

Comments

Simple but genius. I’ve been wanting some labels for a few things but hadn’t really found any I liked and had not thought of this. I’ve spray painted EVERYTHING else, I might as well do some mailing labels too.

Gina, thank you again for hosting this wonderful party, I linked up a dress form I transformed. Linky was so busy hooking up your links that I waited forever…..at each step and then by the time I got mine added 6 others were added not complaining Just wanted to let you now that we love you and what a busy blog you have!!

Hi Gina,Great project! Although I must admit that over here finding chalk board vinyl to cut in labels is much easier than finding chalk board spray paint Go figure.Thanks for hosting. It has been a while but I am glad the timing of my project coincided with your party again.Have a wonderful weekend! And maybe I’ll see you tomorrow at my “we love white” party.

OMG! How awesome are these!? AND…I have everything to make them!!! WooHoo!! I am SO thrilled I found your blog! I am now a new stalker, I mean follower! he,he!!! Thanks for sharing! I cannot wait til’ daylight to try my hand at making these!!!!:)audrey

Ingenious idea for the labels. I just bought a galvanized bucket (and am going back for 2 more) to put on our stairs, one for each boy and one for me, to put all our junk that needs to go up and everyone is too lazy to take at the moment. I was trying to decide how to label them…now I know! Thanks for sharing.

Great idea and so easy to make! I love it!I just started to blog myself and I linked to your idea in my post about different ways to use chalkboard paint. Have a look: http://www.inzpirational-life.blogspot.com/Thanks!

Such a great idea.! I just started blogging myself and I used your tutorial in my post about different ways to use chalkboard paint. Have a look: http://inzpirational-life.blogspot.com/Thanks for your inspiration!

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